Restoration of Independence Day
Nationwide public holiday in Portugal · Restauração da Independência
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 December | Tuesday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 1 December | Wednesday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Portugal.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Take Monday 30 November off and get 4 days in a row (Sat 28 Nov – Tue 1 Dec).
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Lisbon around 1 December: high 17°C (62°F), low 13°C (56°F), rain on 34% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Lisbon. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Tuesday 1 December in Lisbon: (MET Norway)
About Restoration of Independence Day
Restoration of Independence Day marks 1 December 1640, when a group of Portuguese nobles rose up in Lisbon against the rule of the Spanish Habsburg kings, who had also reigned over Portugal since 1580. The Duke of Braganza was acclaimed King John IV, and a long war followed before Spain recognised Portuguese independence in 1668.
Traditions
Official ceremonies are held at the Restauradores square in Lisbon, named after the restorers of independence, around the monument that commemorates the event. The holiday was suspended between 2013 and 2015 and restored in 2016.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
Coming up next in Portugal
Tuesday, 8 December 2026
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.